Ice Skating

My sister Patricia asked me if I wanted to go ice skating with Peter this weekend. At first I thought about the cleaning and laundry I should do. (Now that I am back to work, I don't have the time to do it during the week.) Then I thought about what is more important. Will my nephew care about how clean my house is or the time we spend together? And I have been wanting to go ice skating for a long time. I always loved to skate, and I think it has been about ten years since the last time I went skating. So, it didn't take me long to decide to go ice skating. There is an arena very close to my house, and I had never been there. Peter and I had a great time, and Patricia, Steve, and Andrew came later to watch us. And guess what? I was able to do my cleaning and laundry as well. I had so much fun that I think I may start to go ice skating myself on a regular basis. It's good exercise and I really enjoy it.

So many times we get wrapped up in what we think is important. That's OK, but don't forget to enjoy life also. In the past, I would save the best for last. Not anymore. I try to do what I want when I want to do it. I don't neglect what needs to be done, but I also try to do things that will make me happy. When I feel guilty about it, I tell myself that I am worth it. Eat dessert first, have fun, and be happy. Tomorrow is promised to no one.